Solid Waste Association of North America

Solid Waste Association of North America SWANA is a member-based association committed to advancing from waste to resource management.

RCon™ is SWANA's flagship event experience that brings together 1,700 industry professionals to learn and collaborate.

What if one small habit could prevent a serious injury? 👀For a limited time, in recognition of , SWANA’s Safety Tips & ...
06/12/2026

What if one small habit could prevent a serious injury? 👀

For a limited time, in recognition of , SWANA’s Safety Tips & Tricks eBook is available FREE with bite-sized reminders that stick: https://tr.ee/5ea7FY

🚦Safe driving tips for haulers and collection drivers
🚑Preventing slips, trips, and falls
🥵Heat safety and summer hazards
🌪️Natural disaster clean-up
Whether you’re managing operations or training staff, this eBook is your go-to guide to reinforce safe habits. SWANA members always have free access, but during June, everyone can take advantage of this resource.

More than 50,000 mattresses are discarded daily in the US, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. Mattresses prese...
06/12/2026

More than 50,000 mattresses are discarded daily in the US, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. Mattresses present many challenges to SWANA members, from a prevalence of illegally dumped mattresses, to creating difficulties for landfilling operations.

Fortunately, some mattress recyclers are making progress collecting mattresses and recycling their components. SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke and Senior Director Kristyn Oldendorf recently visited TurboHaul, a facility that is recycling mattresses.

🔨 The TurboHaul team takes apart the mattresses so that various components can be recycled – foam, wood, and metal. ♻️ Mattress Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is one policy that encourages the collection and recycling of mattresses.

SWANA sends a huge thank you to TurboHaul CEO Kevin Daly and the team for hosting and for sharing their expertise!

💪 Landfill Gas Basic Training at RCon™ | 1-Day | 8 PDHs Operators, engineers, & environmental professionals – discover h...
06/11/2026

💪 Landfill Gas Basic Training at RCon™ | 1-Day | 8 PDHs

Operators, engineers, & environmental professionals – discover how your decisions impact compliance, safety, and performance.
✔️ LFG generation, composition & movement
✔️ System design, operations & core components
✔️ Monitoring practices & wellfield tuning
✔️ Safety considerations & regulatory drivers
✔️ Emerging technologies like remote monitoring

Make the most of your experience by adding this high-impact training, or others to your registration. Learn more: https://swana.org/events/rcon2026/agenda/swana-training-at-rcon

06/11/2026

SWANA members across North America are finding unique ways to engage with the public on waste and resource management while educating them on how we can all work together to care for our environment.

06/11/2026

🏆 2026 SWANA Awards Nominations Open🏆

Do you know a leader, program, or organization making an impact in waste and resource management? Now’s the time to recognize their work.

SWANA’s annual awards highlight excellence across North America, and nominations are officially open for 2026.

✅ Nominate yourself, a colleague, peer, or your own team
✅ Celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact
✅ Be recognized at RCon™ 2026 in St. Louis

Don’t wait—submit your nomination and help spotlight the people driving our industry forward. Nominations close Wednesday, July 1.

Learn more and submit your nomination: https://swana.org/community/awards-scholarships

🌟 SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke and Senior Director Kristyn Oldendorf attended the Waste Leadership Summit in Washington...
06/10/2026

🌟 SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke and Senior Director Kristyn Oldendorf attended the Waste Leadership Summit in Washington, DC this week. Kristyn spoke on a panel titled “Community Partnerships: Building Public Trust, Reducing Resistance, and Advancing Policy Outcomes,” focusing on the importance of stakeholder outreach and communications related to policy.

👏 Amy and Kristyn enjoyed connecting with SWANA members and supporters, including corporate partners New Way Trucks, Fire Rover, Paradigm Software LLC, and WM.

💡 The event included sessions on important topics for the industry including fire prevention, emerging policies, safety resources, and much more.

RCon™ Trainings & Tours Just Released! 🙌 Previous attendees said these immersive experiences were among the most valuabl...
06/09/2026

RCon™ Trainings & Tours Just Released! 🙌

Previous attendees said these immersive experiences were among the most valuable, so secure your seat before they reach capacity.

SWANA 1-Day Trainings
🔧 Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment & Management Training for Landfill Professionals
🔧 Landfill Gas Basic Training
🔧 MOLO Lite – Landfill Management Essentials

Experiential Learning Tours (Offsite)

🟢 Along the Greenway: Native Habitat Restoration & Recycling in Practice
🟢 Champ Landfill: A Frontline Look at PFAS Treatment & Sustainable Operations
🟢 Energizer Park: Community-Centered Stadium Design & High-Impact Diversion
🟢 Inside Recycle City: Advanced MRF, Transfer & Composting Operations
🟢 Play with Purpose: Disc Golf, Sustainability & Smart Land Reuse
🟢 Washington University: Waste Reduction, Circularity & Campus Sustainability in Action

View the dynamic online agenda and register today to start your RCon journey. https://swana.org/events/rcon2026/agenda

Already registered? 👉 Log in to your SWANA profile or use your confirmation email to add a training or tour.

🚧 June 9 is National Forklift Safety Day | Guidelines for Operating Forklifts are essential; however, they present serio...
06/09/2026

🚧 June 9 is National Forklift Safety Day | Guidelines for Operating

Forklifts are essential; however, they present serious risks when not used properly. 🦺 SWANA’s Safety First blog shares guidance to reduce risk on the job, from staying alert to your surroundings to never exceeding load capacity.

National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of ongoing training, equipment checks, and a strong safety culture to prevent injuries and keep workers safe.

Read the SWANA Safety First Forklift Safety blog post for crucial guidelines for operating forklifts: http://bit.ly/3VmfmB9

06/08/2026

Create legacy. 🌏 November 9-11, 2026 in London, UK. A global call to action to move the world beyond waste.

The 2026 ISWA International Solid Waste Association World Congress, hosted by CIWM in partnership with ISWA, is dedicated to showcasing global best practices in resource and waste management.

SWANA is proud to partner with ISWA in highlighting the critical role of effective systems in protecting health, the environment and economies, promoting circular economy principles, and strengthening international collaboration to help move the world beyond waste.

Buy tickets and learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q6ili4

Watch the video: https://www.iswa2026.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ISWA-WORLD-CONGRESS-2026-v6.mp4

🚛 Collection workers in the waste and resource management industry face a variety of hazards every day, including heavy ...
06/07/2026

🚛 Collection workers in the waste and resource management industry face a variety of hazards every day, including heavy traffic, severe weather, work zones, fire risks, and high-demand workloads.

🦺 SWANA’s latest issue of Safety First shares practical tips to help collection employees stay safe on the job, from following speed limits to wearing proper PPE.

📖 Read the full blog post: https://bit.ly/4x7qSSB

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